Yep it was fab folks. Went so fast. CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS to all the committee and stewards and residents of Uppermill for another great festival. Hard to believe t'was the ninth.
A fab, friendly musical extravaganza listened to and performed by young and old!
Highlights? difficult cos as Pistachio sez it was all so fabulous but I must mention the young-uns who once again shone brilliantly (no dis-respect to t'owd-eruns). Were'nt Trasna great – think what they'll be like in years to come! Anna & Cormac from Uiscedwr were also tremendous (you too Kevin!). I think Cormac must be the best Bohdrain player in the world, awesome!!
Sadly, never got to see Talking Pie but hopefully next year?
Talking of Pistachio – it was great to hear you Hazel & Linda (Hissyfit). Also good to talk to you and join with you in the choruses in the survivors session at the Cross Keys. Great night eh? Speaking of which, I was made up when Gerry Brady guested, brilliant to hear him and Tony Downes with the fabulous Hometowners . Thought I was back in MSG for a mo!!
Finally, I think everyone missed the presence of Ali who i'm glad to hear is on the mend and look forward to seeing her back next year – the 10th , wow! Apologies if i did'nt recognise any mudcatters at first (my aging brain can't handle it!